Small businesses can apply for $2500 grants to buy a cargo e-bike and $20,000 to purchase an electric delivery van, says Tasmania environment minister Madeleine Ogilvie. Grant applications open Thursday February 6 on the ReCFIT website.
AGL Energy has acquired Australian-owned EV software platform Everty. Everty delivers comprehensive, full-service charging and energy management solutions for EVs.
BMW Group Australia’s Melbourne headquarters’ solar panel array has expanded from 200 panels to 1109. The new 500kW array is capable of producing 600MWh annually, says the group, adding it can power 100% of on-site battery electric vehicle (BEV) charging.
The Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales (MTA NSW) says it welcomes the announcement by the NSW Government’s Automotive Training Board of new EV apprenticeships.
Adelaide man Duncan Mallord set a new Guinness World Record for clocking the greatest distance in 24 hours (962km) on an EV motorbike - his LiveWire Harley-Davidson.
EVs now represent nearly one in 10 new light vehicle sales (9.5%), a 150% increase on 2022, says the Electric Vehicle Council's (EVC) State of EVs latest report. The report also forecasts new EV sales (BEV and PHEV) will reach at least 15-19% in 2026, based on current EV policy.
Australian-headquartered Applied EV says its sixth generation Blanc Robot autonomous vehicle (AV) will be ready for deployment with strategic partners in mid-2025.
More sophisticated exterior and interior upgrades are included in the redesigned electrified Genesis GV70, due on sale in Australia in the first half of 2025. Korean sales begin in Q1 2025, with Australia to follow.
Ford Australia and MG Motor Australia are offering end-of-year deals for EV customers as reports emerge of declining EV enthusiasm.
Tesla has extended its referral program to offer $1400 off the price of a new Model 3 or Model Y in Australia.